It's hard to say, but sanctions violations are often heavily penalized. I don't think I go as far as saying it's simply CYA, but it is playing it on the safe si

It's hard to say, but sanctions violations are often heavily penalized. I don't think I go as far as saying it's simply CYA, but it is playing it on the safe side. Banning a few developer accounts is way less costly then the potential hit from violating sanctions.